Rooting Guide
Samsung Galaxy SII GT-I9100*
Latest SuperSU (v2.01) by Chainfire
Latest Busybox (v1.22.1) by Stephen Stericson
This is SuperSU port meant to be used as a root. I converted it from sh script to edify script for flashing it from Stock Recovery No increase in binary counter. I signed this by the powerful tool by Ryuinferno (Sign-em) so you can flash without E: signature verification failed
From old SuperSU versions to new easy
No increase in binary counter
No yellow traingle
How To Use:
Download attached zip and move it into your external microsd card
Reboot into recovery
choice "apply update from sdcard"
Select the zip and click install
For Unrooting Flash UnRoot.zip which is attachment
Thanks For Reading :good:
PS : You can use it for I9100/G/T/P/i777 and all other s2 variants
Credits :
Ryuinferno
Me :victory: :victory:
Updated SuperSU to v2.01
s2 still gets development, THANK YOU!
LeJolly said:
s2 still gets development, THANK YOU!
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no problem
Added UnRooting Flashable ZIP
Devils advocate here
Arent you still going to have to flash a custom kernel, without the emmc bug, which will (usually) come with su anyways?
I guess what im saying is, while this can give you root without increasing the binary counter, it will still leave you with a buggy stock kernel....
For me, from stock, i do the following:
1) Flash Philz kernel and recovery from stock recovery. (wont increase binary counter, and includes CWM recovery)
2) Reboot
3) Back up efs (important)
Then either stay on stock, reboot into recovery and flash Dorimanx 8.43 branch (with su included)
Or
reboot into recovery and flash custom ROM (usually with root)
And then update su (superuser or SuperSU (better))
Thats not exactly hard to do.
stylemessiah said:
Devils advocate here
Arent you still going to have to flash a custom kernel, without the emmc bug, which will (usually) come with su anyways?
I guess what im saying is, while this can give you root without increasing the binary counter, it will still leave you with a buggy stock kernel....
For me, from stock, i do the following:
1) Flash Philz kernel and recovery from stock recovery. (wont increase binary counter, and includes CWM recovery)
2) Reboot
3) Back up efs (important)
Then either stay on stock, reboot into recovery and flash Dorimanx 8.43 branch (with su included)
Or
reboot into recovery and flash custom ROM (usually with root)
And then update su (superuser or SuperSU (better))
Thats not exactly hard to do.
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Thanks to reply
I created this thread for who wants only root (without flashing kernel, using odin and flashing custom rom)
I think it will not leave any bug (It's only copy files) and will not do anything to kernel
and your way is good but it's still replacing kernel ( duh )
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Thanks to reply
I created this thread for who wants only root (without flashing kernel, using odin and flashing custom rom)
I think it will not leave any bug (It's only copy files) and will not do anything to kernel
and your way is good but it's still replacing kernel ( duh )
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Exactly, my way replaces the buggy stock kernel.....thats the entire point
will this root method work on latest stock version PDA: I9100XXMS7 CSC: I9100OXAMS7 MODEM: I9100XXMS2 ??
fcornejo said:
will this root method work on latest stock version PDA: I9100XXMS7 CSC: I9100OXAMS7 MODEM: I9100XXMS2 ??
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Yes
Thank you! works great on I9100T 4.1.2 last update. :good:
Can anyone please give us links to the last CWM & TWRP & PhilZ that works on 4.1.2 stock untill CM with 4.4.4/5+ ?
There are too many links that I don't know which are works with stock and CM11/12 ....
For i9100/T..
not work for me
invalid zip file
Awesome
but hey, does it work on other devices from other manufacturers, or only on the s2?
joaopossamai said:
Awesome
but hey, does it work on other devices from other manufacturers, or only on the s2?
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This is only for S2
It worked. Many Thanks
Hello!I have mtk 6753 device and I want to root it but I am failed.can I root my device through this procedure.
su is nice and all but can u mabe do something with magisk? love it by the way cuz my phone doesnt wanna flash anything via odin ive tried everything already so ur a real life saver
Related
I am no longer supporting this version of CF-Root. I have personally moved away from permanent custom recoveries. I will still be providing roots by way of CF-Auto-Root (click). The downloads in this thread will remain available, I just won't be updating them.
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Check your device model ! Settings -> About device -> Model number. This stuff is made for the GT-I9300 and GT-I9300T, if your model number has a suffix, it may not work, or if it is a totally different model, it will not work (may even brick) !
CF-Root is the root for "rooting beginners" and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible. CF-Root is meant to be used in combination with stock Samsung firmwares, and be the quickest and easiest way for your first root.
Donate
CF-Root has been available for many device (Galaxy S1, Galaxy Tab 7", Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Nexus) and has clocked over 4 million downloads. This is not even counting custom ROMs that already include it. Don't be a leech, buy me a beer (and use the "Thanks" button!). Imagine if every CF-Root user has donated me $1...
Coming from a different device ?
If you are using to CF-Root on other devices, please do still read this entire post, because this CF-Root is different than CF-Root for other devices!
What's installed
- Root: SuperSU
- Recovery: ClockWorkMod
- Util: CWM Manager
(See the next post for installation instructions)
Kernel
Unlike CF-Root for some other devices, this iteration of CF-Root does not include a custom kernel. Your kernel remains the stock kernel, and thus goodies like insecure adbd (ro.secure=0), custom boot scripts, and custom boot animations are not supported by CF-Root. You can of course flash a custom kernel that supports these.
At the same time, this also means that there will not be a different CF-Root for every firmware revision. You can just use the latest CF-Root on any firmware version!
Root - SuperSU
The root permission management app installed by CF-Root is SuperSU. This will allow your apps to gain root (superuser) access.
Recovery - ClockWorkMod (CWM)
A custom CWM 5.5 build is included in CF-Root, taken from this thread. This provides for the ability to install custom ROMs, and do nandroid (full device) backups and restores. Now also support OTA updates, but an OTA update itself will probably remove CWM, so you need re-flash CF-Root after OTA.
Not compatible with ROM Manager ! Use the CWM Manager provided instead (installed by CF-Root automatically)
Util - CWM Manager
My management application for CWM is also installed, see the recovery thread linked above for further details. It allows you to command CWM (install a ROM, make/restore backups, etc) from normally booted Android.
Not included (yet) - Busybox
Busybox is currently not automatically installed. I will probably be adding busybox installation in the near future, but I want to test / adjust it some more before going there. (No idea what this about ? Don't worry about it !)
Not included - Triangle Away
Triangle Away can be used to reset the flash counter after installing CF-Root. The flash counter keeps track of how many custom firmwares you have flashed, as this voids warranty. (No idea what this about ? Read up on it, you will want to use this !)
Not included - adbd Insecure
As this CF-Root does not include a custom kernel, adb shell does not have root access by default (you can still get it by typing su inside the shell), nor is adb remount supported, nor will adb push and adb pull work on system files. adbd Insecure can be used to remedy this situation. (No idea what this is about ? Don't worry about it !)
Installation
(note that the actual downloads are in the next posts)
How to install using: (desktop) ODIN
Short: unpack the ZIP download, you will end up with a TAR, flash this in ODIN as PDA, and optionally install and run Triangle Away afterwards to reset the flash counter. Beware that this should boot your device into recovery mode (for a few seconds to install SuperSU and CWM Manager) after flashing. Sometimes it doesn't, just flash it again in that case.
Long:
- Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Unzip the attached Odin3-vX.X.zip file
- Download and unzip the CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold volume-down + home + power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
- NOTE: Sometimes the device does *not* boot into recovery mode and root your device. Just do the entire procedure again if this happens. If it still will not install root and such, make sure that in Odin "Auto Reboot" is not checked. Then after flashing, pull the battery, and boot with VolUp+Home+Power button to boot into recovery manually. This will start the install process.
New to Samsung? Unfamiliar with Odin? Think all the above is a hassle? Get used to it. It's very simple, and us Samsung folk use Odin (or Mobile ODIN ) for everything! It's so very very convenient once you get used to it. Notice the 30 second comment above? For experienced users, the entire process indeed takes only 30 seconds!
You may now optionally want to install and run Triangle Away to reset the flash counter.
How to install using: Mobile ODIN
(You already need to be rooted for this)
- Download and unzip the CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar file - don't extract that one
- Put CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.tar on your internal SD card
- In Mobile ODIN, use the Open file... option and select the CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.tar file
- If you are running the Pro version, make sure EverRoot is not enabled
- Flash!
Note that if you are flashing this together with a stock Samsung firmware, you must open the CF-Root tar file last, and this will prevent the firmware's CSC to install (which doesn't bother me, but some people care about this). Alternatively, flash the entire firmware first (with EverRoot enabled), then flash only the CF-Root tar after it has booted up.
How to install using: Heimdall (Linux)
This is hearsay, I have not tried it myself. But extract the ZIP, then extract the TAR, so you end up with recovery.img and cache.img files. If you have heimdall setup right, this should do it:
sudo heimdall flash --recovery recovery.img --cache cache.img
How to upgrade with: custom ROM
If you are flashing a custom ROM, chances are it will include root and/or recovery, and there's no manual action to take.
How to upgrade with: Samsung ROM
If you are flashing a stock Samsung ROM, you will probably lose SuperSU (root), CWM (recovery) and the CWM Manager app. Just follow the entire installation procedure again - I recommend the Mobile ODIN option here.
How to uninstall
This is by no means an extensive guide for unrooting, but if you want to sell or warranty your device, I advise the following procedure:
- Use Triangle Away to reset the flash counters, and pull the battery immediately after rebooting starts
- Boot into recovery and perform a wipe, and pull the battery immediately after rebooting starts
- Go to SamMobile and get the stock firmware for your region
- Flash that stock firmware on your device
- Let Android boot, go through device setup (without doing any logins) until Android is fully usable again
- Reboot
- Wait at least 10 minutes
- Check Settings->About device->Status and make sure Device status is not "Modified"
- Perform another factory reset
- Boot into download mode and make sure the flash counter and system status are all set to official
Some of these steps may require further info, if you can't figure it out, do some more searching, or ask people who aren't me
OTA updates
CF-Root v6.3 supports OTA updates to be flashed by the system, but when you flash an OTA, that OTA will probably replace recovery (and keep trying to do so at every boot). You need to re-flash CF-Root after applying an OTA. Just re-flashing CWM will not work and stock recovery will keep coming back.
Download
CF-Root for SGS3 v6.4:
Root: SuperSU v0.93
Recovery: CWM v5.5 :: CF-v1.5
Util: CWM Manager v3.60
CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4.zip
(Changes: important SuperSU update, better chance of install-on-flash working)
-------- OLDER VERSIONS --------
CF-Root for SGS3 v6.3:
Root: SuperSU v0.91
Recovery: CWM v5.5 :: CF-v1.5
Util: CWM Manager v3.60
CF-Root-SGS3-v6.3.zip
(Changes: massive SuperSU update, CWM can now flash OTA's, CF-Root script will try to fix stock recovery coming back after flashing CWM)
CF-Root for SGS3 v6.2:
Root: SuperSU v0.90
Recovery: CWM v5.5 :: CF-v1.4
Util: CWM Manager v3.60
CF-Root-SGS3-v6.2.zip
(Changes: recommended SuperSU update, CWM has larger text, CWM Manager should now work with GT-I9300T)
CF-Root for SGS3 v6.1:
Root: SuperSU v0.89
Recovery: CWM v5.5 :: CF-v1.3
Util: CWM Manager v3.55
CF-Root-SGS3-v6.1.zip
(Changes: external storage fixes in CWM, minor bugfix in CWM Manager)
CF-Root for SGS3 v6.0:
Root: SuperSU v0.89
Recovery: CWM v5.5 :: CF-v1.2
Util: CWM Manager v3.50
CF-Root-SGS3-v6.0.zip
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Thx a lot!
Now this is what I'm talking about! This is pure Epicness!
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Quite a reputation you have, 13 thanks for a post that's being written But great work CF!! Receiving mine today and good to know CF-root is immediately available!
Charismatic Chainfire
The Most Impressive and Constructive as always.
Such an incredible asset to the android community, thanks a bunch man...
Hell Yeah! My reserve comment.... eh!
Epic. We love you Chainfire!
As i understand correctly cause of the separate recovery partition we only need one CF-Root now? Not like the SGS2 were every new firmware needed a new CF-Root.
Thx
flash3d said:
As i understand correctly cause of the separate recovery partition we only need one CF-Root now? Not like the SGS2 were every new firmware needed a new CF-Root.
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As long as CF-Root does not include a custom kernel: correct!
That doesn't mean there will not be updates
Great work as always Mr Chainfire, will be putting this to good use
What should I now install?
This here oder http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535 ?
Reynt said:
What should I now install?
This here oder http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535 ?
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See the first line of the first post of the thread you just linked ...
Reynt said:
What should I now install?
This here oder http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535 ?
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I believe there are no difference in versions.
The earlier [RECOVERY] thread you linked gets you to install CWM recovery, then install root, and optionally install CWM Manager util.
This thread repackages all of the above into a single file flashable via ODIN (or Mobile ODIN if you have root already)
love u chain seriously sometimes i am wondering where do u find ur calmness
awesome work like always!!!
USB Jig
is the USB Jig usable here on the Galaxy S3? it works on the S2 to get Triangle away, but just asking if it works as well on the S3?
Just sent a little donation your way CF, thanks again.
Root with CF-Root in stock recovery + Back up your existing kernel
Full Un-CF-Root and Restore your previous kernel
No need to a PC, no Odin, no Yellow Triangle or counter
Only one file flashed in stock recovery
Credits to Chainfire: http://www.chainfire.eu/
If there is one popular root method, it is for sure the CF-Root kernel one.
So, do not miss the original CF-Root thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Advantages of CF-Root kernel are:
Keep a stock based kernel
Add Root with Chainfire SuperSU
Get insecure kernel for developers (Root acces for ADB in recovery)
Get permanent CWM5 and Chainfire CWMManager application
Get customboot.sh support
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Original releases need to be flashed in odin, so you need a PC.
After flashing in odin, you get a Yellow Triangle and increase your custom flash counter. You need a special application called Yellow Triangle to reset these.
If you end up with a bootloop after flash (this can happen if you flash the wrong kernel) or you want to change your mind, you have to look for your previous kernel to flash it back
Unrooting needs you to flash a full ROM in odin, simply flashing previous kernel will not remove root.
In this thread, I got rid of these issues, putting the CF-Root kernel in a zip that can be flashed directly as an update in stock recovery.
The CF-Root files included here will backup your existing kernel to external sdcard (Kernel_Backup.img)
Later, you can restore your Kernel_Backup.img and fully unroot using the attached CF-Unroot file
CF-Root + Backup existing kernel files:
- Download the CF-Root zip file corresponding to your Kernel.
- Put the CF-Root zip file on your External SD (needed for stock recovery).
- Boot into stock recovery (volume up+home+power), and select "apply update from external storage".
- Select the CF-Root zip file from external SD
- It will backup your current kernel to Kernel_Backup.img file on the external SD and apply CF-Root for your kernel
Download:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXX_LPB-v5.2-CWM5-PROPER
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LPS-v5.4-CWM5
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_NEE_LPD-v5.5-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OXI_LPF-v5.5-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LPW-v5.5-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPG-v5.5-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_DBT_LPI-v5.5-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LQ5-v5.6-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPT-v5.6-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEZ_LPU-v5.6-CWM5
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPX-v5.6-CWM5
CF-Unroot + Restores your Backup Kernel from SD Card
To completely remove CF-Root without having to flash a full ROM in odin, use the attached CF-Unroot.zip file
It will restore your Kernel_Backup.img file from external SD and remove all root files and CWM Manager application
It is unsigned as you are supposed to only use it on CF-Root Kernel when you have a Kernel_Backup.img made with previous method
FAQ / Fix for common issues
After flashing CF-Root kernel, you end up with no root access:
This is not caused by my script, but can happen even under odin when you flash many kernels
If it happens to you, just run the attached CF-Root-Fix.zip attached here. It will put superuser and cwmmanager application in /system
You used my CF-Unroot.zip file without the Kernel_Backup.img file in ext-sd
You should have read the instructions!
But do not worry, the script should now abort and nothing is done
You can use the CF-Unroot script to flash any kernel over CF-Root kernel
Just extract the zImage or boot.img file from the kernel you want to flash and rename it to Kernel_Backup.img
It can be useful to quickly try some kernels. Keep in mind that mobile odin can also directly flash zImage files.
A last one reserved for FAQ / uploads
Done
Feel free to comment
So this is the bigger part you were talking before.. nice one. I see the successful signing gave you lot of new ideas Anyway keep up the good work Phil!
Stileth said:
So this is the bigger part you were talking before.. nice one. I see the successful signing gave you lot of new ideas Anyway keep up the good work Phil!
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No, this part is easy. Can be helpful for many people not having PC, or when you're on the road, flash a ROM and want a root...
I am looking to make CWM permanent... but this moves me to custom kernels, while all my guides were about keeping stock kernel
Also, it will need a kernel build for each kernel version, no other way till now. So people will need to rely on me to build each kernel. Not sure I have the time for such a support.
Looking to release only a few kernels maybe.
Phil3759 said:
No, this part is easy. Can be helpful for many people not having PC, or when you're on the road, flash a ROM and want a root...
I am looking to make CWM permanent... but this moves me to custom kernels, while all my guides were about keeping stock kernel
Also, it will need a kernel build for each kernel version, no other way till now. So people will need to rely on me to build each kernel. Not sure I have the time for such a support.
Looking to release only a few kernels maybe.
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Sounds like Chainfire's CF-Root kernel job ... big foot prints
It_ler said:
Sounds like Chainfire's CF-Root kernel job ... big foot prints
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After all it is by far the most popular root method
This way it becomes extremely noob friendly, just flash a file in stock recovery
Yes, i will resize my foot prints when back to home
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Yeah CF-Root is most popular because it was for long the only reliable method, but since Rachmat3 came with the injection and you polished it to current state of art perfection makes it little bit obsolete Why to bother with insecure kernel (and till now with counter increase and yellow triangle [not anymore as sorted by you again ]) when you can do it in such easy and noob proof way?
Stileth said:
Yeah CF-Root is most popular because it was for long the only reliable method, but since Rachmat3 came with the injection and you polished it to current state of art perfection makes it little bit obsolete Why to bother with insecure kernel (and till now with counter increase and yellow triangle [not anymore as sorted by you again ]) when you can do it in such easy and noob proof way?
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Insecure kernel is useful for dev purposes and also to recover phone in some circumstances
CF-Root also comes with fixed cwm and a cwm manager, useful for dev and crazy flashers.
Also, i forget to mention customboot.sh and init.d support
So, depends on each one and its needs
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With these zip, rooting an S2 can be done at the age of 5.
Also, for the cf-unroot, you can put any zImage file, rename it to Kernel_Backup.img and it will flash your new kernel
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ksilver89 said:
With these zip, rooting an S2 can be done at the age of 5.
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I think 5 is really a big number
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I removed the links because I am updating the scripts
I will use edify Mount command rather than temporary busybox as this method is only for our i9100, so I find it a better approach
Uploading tomorrow new files
OP updated with following changes
CF-Root files:
Temporary busybox is now extracted to /tmp instead of /sbin. This could cause later scripts with /sbin/busybox to fail
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CF-Unroot
Added delete /system/cfroot
Previously, if you used CF-Unroot without a Kernel_Backup.img file on external sdcard, root files were deleted and you were instructed to flash the CF-Root fix file. Now, if you forget to put the Kernel_Backup.img file, script will abort and no changes are done
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CF-Root-Fix
Now ensures that CWMManager.apk has correct permissions
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Added to the OP the new two files from Chainfire thread here
Just update in stock recovery (see instructions in OP)
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPT-v5.6-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEZ_LPU-v5.6-CWM5.zip
Big thanks to chainfire for these updates
sorry but it's still unclear..
with your script no traingle & flash counter increase?
tuvi123 said:
sorry but it's still unclear..
with your script no traingle & flash counter increase?
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Yes, exactly
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My kernel version is 3.0.15-SPH-D710.FF18-CL663858 - I'm having a hard time figuring out which kernel to DL. Can anyone help?
ctroamer1 said:
My kernel version is 3.0.15-SPH-D710.FF18-CL663858 - I'm having a hard time figuring out which kernel to DL. Can anyone help?
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Look in the Epic Touch 4G forum. Here is i9100 one
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I recently got a friend's GS2 (i9100T) which has stock JB 4.1.2 on it.
The friend has no idea what other roms and versions were installed on the device.
He wants me to root, install recovery and a custom rom (like CM or AOKP).
I've heard that depending on whether or not 4.0.4 was installed at some point on the phone, I could brick it if i wipe data in CWM during the above process. What precautions should I take to make sure I don't brick it?
(again, currently installed jb 4.1.2, I want to root, install recovery and then flash a custom rom).
Thanks
First of all take a nandroid backup (search around xda)
To root your device go Here read instruction, download philz same as your device model (PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery (i9100T))
flash via stock recovery.
ab-samy said:
First of all take a nandroid backup (search around xda)
To root your device go Here read instruction, download philz same as your device model (PhilZ-cwm6 v5.06.1 with CWM 6.0.3.2 based recovery (i9100T))
flash via stock recovery.
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1. Do I have to root before I flash this kernel/recovery or will flashing it make me rooted anyway?
2. I assume that after installing this kernel/recovery I can then flash whatever ROM I want (in CWM) and safely do wipe?
Thanks
purpleman2k said:
1. Do I have to root before I flash this kernel/recovery or will flashing it make me rooted anyway?
2. I assume that after installing this kernel/recovery I can then flash whatever ROM I want (in CWM) and safely do wipe?
Thanks
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You are going to root your device right? so flash via recovery (Volume up + Home + Power)
after flashing this kernel your device have CWM recovery and superuser,
Yes you can flash costom rom that is compatible with your device model (i9100T).
ab-samy said:
You are going to root your device right? so flash via recovery (Volume up + Home + Power)
after flashing this kernel your device have CWM recovery and superuser,
Yes you can flash costom rom that is compatible with your device model (i9100T).
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Great, thanks. I don't really care about rooting at this point, all I wanted was to (safely) get the phone to have CWM+non-dangerous-kernel so I can easily flash CM or AOKP (which are default-rooted anyway).
You've been helpful, thank you.
You say you're on 4.1.2 now? Don't stress at all about the brickbug. It only affects ICS 4.0.4 with the stock kernel (or any kernel which hasn't disabled mmc_cap_erase). So you're not brickbug susceptible at all. Only if you're on 4.0.4 do you need to worry about it. Doesn't matter if that's been on there in the past, if it's not on there currently, it can't affect you.
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Region: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom,Switzerland
link :
https://hotfile.com/dl/233042199/ba...90NXXAMG1_I8190NOXAAMG1_I8190NXXAMG1.zip.html
EDIT : i succefully deodex and zippalign this rom
here is the link, flash it via CWM or TWRP
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7VA567j483uY2w2eWhoNExPekU/edit
Should have been posted in general. Nothing is developed here. Pure stock rom.
tys0n said:
Should have been posted in general. Nothing is developed here. Pure stock rom.
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OK my mistake,
Hi
Can anyone do a simple rooted version please or let me know how
by simple i mean with added su and Superuser.apk only
I see the attachment but prefer to install with odin a prerooted version to save my binary counter
Basically previously
a)I installed a pre rooted stock rom
b)then in phone used terminal to install the CWM recovery
- no effect on counter - great - and that is how my device is now
but now I am unsure the best possible way to keep the binary counter zero
To keep binary counter unchanged/clean can I?
1) install stock with odin then install zip with CWM recovery a
or
2)install stock recovery in terminal / then install pre-rooted rom / then install CWM via terminal
bothered said:
Hi
Can anyone do a simple rooted version please or let me know how
by simple i mean with added su and Superuser.apk only
I see the attachment but prefer to install with odin a prerooted version to save my binary counter
Basically previously
a)I installed a pre rooted stock rom
b)then in phone used terminal to install the CWM recovery
- no effect on counter - great - and that is how my device is now
but now I am unsure the best possible way to keep the binary counter zero
To keep binary counter unchanged/clean can I?
1) install stock with odin then install zip with CWM recovery a
or
2)install stock recovery in terminal / then install pre-rooted rom / then install CWM via terminal
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use second one :
2)install cwm recovery in terminal / install supersu via CWM
ramzidjoudi said:
use second one :
2)install cwm recovery in terminal / install supersu via CWM
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ok so option 1) would increase counter because it recognising non stock recovery? ok
but option 2) means I need a prerooted ROM so I don't see the point of installing supersu via CWM after installing a prerooted stock rom, and if you mean normal stock rom I fail to see how terminal will perform this function without root. - I'm slightly confused -
Oh wait is your link a pre-rooted rom? will it show in binary counter?
Anyway I suppose people are waiting for a BTU region to come out
bothered said:
ok so option 1) would increase counter because it recognising non stock recovery? ok
but option 2) means I need a prerooted ROM so I don't see the point of installing supersu via CWM after installing a prerooted stock rom, and if you mean normal stock rom I fail to see how terminal will perform this function without root. - I'm slightly confused -
Oh wait is your link a pre-rooted rom? will it show in binary counter?
Anyway I suppose people are waiting for a BTU region to come out
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sorry, you can use this tuto for a rooted stock rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43753789#post43753789
i do it and work great,i will try to upload it
bothered said:
Hi
Can anyone do a simple rooted version please or let me know how
by simple i mean with added su and Superuser.apk only
I see the attachment but prefer to install with odin a prerooted version to save my binary counter
Basically previously
a)I installed a pre rooted stock rom
b)then in phone used terminal to install the CWM recovery
- no effect on counter - great - and that is how my device is now
but now I am unsure the best possible way to keep the binary counter zero
To keep binary counter unchanged/clean can I?
1) install stock with odin then install zip with CWM recovery a
or
2)install stock recovery in terminal / then install pre-rooted rom / then install CWM via terminal
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dont worry about the binary counter increasing, just do whatever you like and after you're done rooting, just install triangle away and reset the counter, free from the xda thread
Thanks man!
Sent from my GT-I8190N using xda app-developers app
is this for N version only? or can i use this with my GT-l8190?
b2dj said:
is this for N version only? or can i use this with my GT-l8190?
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only for N version
b2dj said:
is this for N version only? or can i use this with my GT-l8190?
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works with i8190 but you will have an useless NFC menu button
Work this Rom in Slovakia Region ? and Please Wipe your posted ROM.
Many Thanks from Slovakia
Hi,
I have some questions concerning the installation of PhilZ-CWM. My phone details are at the end of the message. Thanks in advance for your help !
1) Kernel overwrite
From what I understood of traditional CWM, when installing on an i9100, it overwrites the current kernel (which would mean my actual ROM, very old one, would become unusable). Does PhilZ-CWM behave the same ?
2) What to download ?
I looked at the PhilZ-CWM thread for Galaxy S2 ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/development-derivatives/philz-cwm6-stock-kernel-cwm6-root-exfat-t1877270 ) but I'm not sure what to download. I saw there are 2 installation methods : via zip on external sd or via odin. It seems the first method also roots the phone and I would like to avoid that (at least on the short term, as my phone OS is out of control).
What version do I need to download on Goo.im ? The latest one (6.48.4) ? Or are there any incompatibilities with my actual phone setup (particularly the fact that it's running gingerbread) and I need to download an old one ?
3) 2.3.3 support ?
After installation, will I be able to boot into my ROM and have a fully functional phone ? Or will I have to do a full backup and install a compatible ROM ?
PS : what I can do right now with my phone (apart from recovery menu actions) is very limited because of its current state ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/low-memory-uninstall-app-connect-adb-t2836974 )
Phone details :
Galaxy S2 (i9100)
Android 2.3.3 / official ROM (as always, customized by the cellular company, but only on apps I suppose)
Version : Gingerbread.XWKE2
Kernel : 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE2-CL187606 [email protected] #2
Demoticator said:
Hi,
I have some questions concerning the installation of PhilZ-CWM. My phone details are at the end of the message. Thanks in advance for your help !
1) Kernel overwrite
From what I understood of traditional CWM, when installing on an i9100, it overwrites the current kernel (which would mean my actual ROM, very old one, would become unusable). Does PhilZ-CWM behave the same ?
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Everytime you flash a Recovery, the kernel also gets overwritten. The Kernel and the Recovery are tied together.
However, the PhilZ-CWM you mentioned, is using a Stock-Kernel, which is very stable and safe.
The Kernel Version is sometimes important.
If you are planning to upgrade to ICS/JB, I would use (at least) an ICS Kernel.
If you are planning to keep Gingerbread, I would use a Gingerbread Kernel, to avoid instabilities.
Demoticator said:
2) What to download ?
I looked at the PhilZ-CWM thread for Galaxy S2 ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/development-derivatives/philz-cwm6-stock-kernel-cwm6-root-exfat-t1877270 ) but I'm not sure what to download. I saw there are 2 installation methods : via zip on external sd or via odin. It seems the first method also roots the phone and I would like to avoid that (at least on the short term, as my phone OS is out of control).
What version do I need to download on Goo.im ? The latest one (6.48.4) ? Or are there any incompatibilities with my actual phone setup (particularly the fact that it's running gingerbread) and I need to download an old one ?
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Usually the method doesn't matter, but in this case the updater-script might be doing more, than the odin flash.
But as far as I know, the rooting behaviour can be changed using philz_installer.
I prefer the "zip on external sd" method, because this method is using an updater-script, which have some safety checks.
But you should also be safe, when using odin.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm afraid, that there is no gingerbread version, in this thread.
If you want a Stock Kernel and CWM you can try this thread. Don't be afraid of the rooting, you can always unroot your device at any time(*).
There is also a package which is using your Kernel (KE2). This package would therefore flash the same kernel, and you should have no problems with your ROM.
But any Gingerbread Kernel from this thread would be ok, I guess.
(*) When you root your device, a system binary called "su" is installed to /system/bin and a symbolic link at /system/xbin is created.
Nothing more, nothing less. If you remove these files, your phone is unrooted.
Demoticator said:
3) 2.3.3 support ?
After installation, will I be able to boot into my ROM and have a fully functional phone ? Or will I have to do a full backup and install a compatible ROM ?
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Flashing a GB Kernel and using a GB Rom should cause you no problems.
I'm not quite sure about ICS Kernels and GB Roms.
As far as I know, ICS is using a new file system (ext4), and it's very likely that you will not be able to boot your GB Rom.
Backup is always recommended.
Demoticator said:
PS : what I can do right now with my phone (apart from recovery menu actions) is very limited because of its current state ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/low-memory-uninstall-app-connect-adb-t2836974 )
Phone details :
Galaxy S2 (i9100)
Android 2.3.3 / official ROM (as always, customized by the cellular company, but only on apps I suppose)
Version : Gingerbread.XWKE2
Kernel : 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE2-CL187606 [email protected] #2
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You can root your device using a One-Click-Root for i9100 (this app is using the Exynos Exploit), and then delete the apps yourself with Root Explorer or ES Explorer.
You can delete the "su" binaries afterwards, and you have the same system as before.
Furthermore, flashing a Custom Recovery isn't necessary at all.
You could flash a Gingerbread Custom Recovery of your choice, make the changes you want in your system.
Then unroot the device and flash your Stock Kernel again. You can extract the Stock Kernel from the Official Firmware Updates.
Sidenote:
Flashing a custom kernel, can increase your custom binary counter (visible in Download Mode).
A stock kernel, shouldn't increase that counter. If your counter gets increased you can use the TriangleAway App.
However in my experience, flashing a Custom Recovery + Stock Kernel didn't increase my counter.
Hope this helps :victory:
please help me upgrading my samsung s2 android 2.3.3
Hi Good Day to all!
I'm new here, I have a problem upgrading my samsung s2 because of the cwm recovery. I rooted my phone by using framaroot. I downloaded master uncle tool to download the cwm recovery, after I download it. I press the volume up button + power button + home button. but the stock cwm appears. There is no install zip option nor the advance option. Can you help me download the right cwm recovery for my phone..
Model No. GT-I9100
Android Version 2.3.3
Baseband Version I9100DXKG1
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7-I9100DXKG3-CL375463 [email protected]#2
Build No. GINGERBREAD.DXKG3
Thanks in advance!
allfallsdown14 said:
Hi Good Day to all!
I'm new here, I have a problem upgrading my samsung s2 because of the cwm recovery. I rooted my phone by using framaroot. I downloaded master uncle tool to download the cwm recovery, after I download it. I press the volume up button + power button + home button. but the stock cwm appears. There is no install zip option nor the advance option. Can you help me download the right cwm recovery for my phone..
Model No. GT-I9100
Android Version 2.3.3
Baseband Version I9100DXKG1
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7-I9100DXKG3-CL375463 [email protected]#2
Build No. GINGERBREAD.DXKG3
Thanks in advance!
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It's always good practise to update your phone to the latest official release first then install a custom rom. I would recommend doing this to prevent any issues along the way of flashing a new rom.
Regards, gsstudios
allfallsdown14 said:
Hi Good Day to all!
I'm new here, I have a problem upgrading my samsung s2 because of the cwm recovery. I rooted my phone by using framaroot. I downloaded master uncle tool to download the cwm recovery, after I download it. I press the volume up button + power button + home button. but the stock cwm appears. There is no install zip option nor the advance option. Can you help me download the right cwm recovery for my phone..
Model No. GT-I9100
Android Version 2.3.3
Baseband Version I9100DXKG1
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7-I9100DXKG3-CL375463 [email protected]#2
Build No. GINGERBREAD.DXKG3
Thanks in advance!
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thanks gsstudios for the reply. can you teach me how to download the custom rom? im new at it and sometimes cant understand some terminology of it..